We have known John for 49 years; Tom worked with him on and off for 36 of those years. At first, he was his colleague, but as families we soon became friends. When we met in Winnipeg in the summer of 1975 his son Ian was a toddler and Kim, his daughter, was only 4-5 months old. Kevin, our son, was born a couple of months after we had met. Tom had just emigrated to Canada that June and Teshmont Engineering Consultants had hired him that July. Project Cost Control was his specialty. Not long after starting his new job he had made a couple of changes in cost reporting. A few weeks later John came to see him and made an offer he could not refuse. The rest is history.

We extend our deepest sympathies to you Sandy. To John’s children, Ian and his wife Lori, to Kim and her husband Ryan. And to his grandkids, James, Danielle, Darwin and Lexi… our thoughts are with you during this sad time of your life. To his adopted children, who we got to know briefly, Michele and Nicole, and their families… our deepest condolences. And to your family Sandy, John’s extended family… to your son John, his sister Kelly and her partner Bruce and Kelly’s children... we hope your memories of John will sustain you during your grief. You and John have been together for over 30 years, your grandkids, Bobbie, Emily and Kennedy only knew him as grandpa.

We also have great memories of John… his candle may have gone out… but the memory of his light shines on.

I am so sad to hear about John’s passing. I am John’s stepdaughter Melissa Archbold. I met John as a young girl in the late 1980’s. I was living with my mom and sister, and did not have a father figure in my life. John became that crucial figure to me. Although we were not John’s biological children, who he loved so dearly, John made us feel very loved. John helped us feel secure and protected growing up; he also took us across the Canada and opened my eyes to this beautiful country.

Ultimately, things did not work out for us as a family, but importantly, John taught me that the world was full of opportunity and wonderful things, and that with hard work, a better life was entirely possible. I am so grateful for that. John worked constantly and often out of town growing up; even when John was home, he could be very distant, but even now, after all these years, where we had spoken so rarely, I knew that if I was trouble, John would be there. That is because John had such a big heart. One of the biggest I have known. He was a generous person and looked out for the people in his life, and he will be greatly missed.

Rest in Peace John

Dear Kimberley, Ryan, Darwyn, and Lexi. On behalf of the entire Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School community, I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father, father-in-law, and grandfather.

Sincerely

Carol Grant-Watt

Head of School

Saddened to learn of John’s passing. We spent many positive years together on various projects throughout Canada. Always upbeat and never to shy away from a challenge! I remember one difficult time when he promised the client there would be no problem to overcome and remedy the issue . Shortly after we convened without the client and John starts the meeting with the question ´how are we going to fix this?’

RIP good friend!

Ian

I had the pleasure to work with John on the Keystone Portfolio. John was a trusted confidant, mentor and friend. I valued the working relationship. I will sincerely miss our conversations. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Respectfully, Thomas

Condolences to the family and friends of John McNabb. I personally knew John well for 40 + years starting in the ' 70s on several major projects across Canada and always thought him to be very astute at what he did. And friends to all. May he rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ forever and ever. Amen. Phil W. Molloy

Condolences to the family I had the opportunity to work with John on Keystone and his influence has helped shape my career. RIP John

My deepest condolences to Sandra and family. I worked with John on many different projects in Canada and the US. Throughout my career John was a strong mentor. Rest in peace my dear friend.

I was very sad to hear of John's passing. My sincere condolences to the family. I had the opportunity to work with John closely a number of times and always admired his skill and passion for the work. I learned a lot from him, and we always managed to have a good laugh as well. He will be missed.

R.I.P John was a honour to know and work with you over the years, my condolences go out to your family at this time. I will cherish the memories that we shared together over the years and will miss you.

Sad to hear of John passing he was a great manager tough and fair the priject world has lost one of the best grateful to have known and worked with him so many posituve times to recount Gid Bless till we meet again

So sad to hear of John's passing. We spent many hours sharing laughs over the years during time working in Winnipeg, Toronto and Calgary. He was a huge influence in many young lives and careers. RIP

Love to all his family,

Cheryle Stothard.